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M-00-25REV. GFEBRUARY 2010

• Warnings• Decal & Plate Locations• Standard Control Locations• Liftgate & Retention Ramp Operation

Operation Manual Contains:

© MAXON Lift Corp. 2010

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNINGS ................................................................................5

DECALS & PLATES ...................................................................6

STANDARD CONTROL LOCATIONS ........................................8

PUMP BOX CONTROLS ............................................................9

FORKLIFT ADVISORY ............................................................10

LOADING VEHICLE ................................................................12

OPENING THE PLATFORM ....................................................12

LOWERING THE PLATFORM .................................................12

OPENING THE RETENTION RAMP ........................................13

POSITIONING LOAD ...............................................................14

RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM .....................................15

UNLOADING VEHICLE ...........................................................17

OPENING THE PLATFORM ....................................................17

LOWERING THE PLATFORM .................................................17

OPENING RAMP TO RETENTION POSITION ........................18

RAISING THE PLATFORM ......................................................19

POSITIONING LOAD ...............................................................20

LOWERING & UNLOADING PLATFORM ................................21

STOWING PLATFORM ............................................................22

STOW RETENTION RAMP ......................................................22

DOCK LOADING & UNLOADING ...........................................24

LOWER PLATFORM BELOW DOCK LEVEL...........................24

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2. Do not exceed rated load capacity of the Liftgates which is 3500 lbs. for model BMRA-35 (BMRSD-35), 4400 lbs. for model BMRA-44 (BMRSD-44), 5500 lbs. for model BMRA-55 (BMRSD-55), and 6600 lbs. for model BMRA-66 (BMRSD-66).

3. Do not allow any part of your body to be placed under, within, or around any portion of the moving Liftgate or its mechanisms, or in a position that would trap them between the platform and the fl oor of truck body (or between platform and the ground) when Liftgate

is operated.4. Consider the safety and location of bystanders and location of nearby objects when operating the Liftgate. Stand to one side of platform while operating the Liftgate. Be certain that the area the Liftgate will move through during operation is clear of all obstacles.5. Comply with all attached instruction decals and warning decals.

11. Above all, USE GOOD COMMON SENSE when operating this Liftgate.

8. Do not move vehicle unless Liftgate is correctly stowed.

6. Keep decals clean and legible. If decals are illegible or missing, have them replaced. Get free replacement decals from Maxon.

7. Never drive a forklift on the Liftgate platform.

10. A correctly installed Liftgate will operate smoothly and reasonably quiet. The only noticeable noise, during Liftgate operation, is from the power unit while the platform is being opened (SD models only), lowered (power down models only), raised, or closed. Listen for scraping, grating and binding noises and have the problem corrected before continuing to operate the Liftgate.

MAXON Lift Corp. Customer Service11921 Slauson Ave

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670(800) 227-4116

WARNING!

9. Correctly stow platform when not in use. Extended platforms could create a hazard for people and vehicles passing by.

1. Incorrect operation of this Liftgate can result in serious personal injury. Comply with WARNINGS and Liftgate operating instructions in this manual. Do not allow untrained persons or children to oper-

ate the Liftgate. If you need to replace an Operation Manual, ad-ditional copies are available from:

12. Never use a cell phone while operating the Liftgate.

WARNINGS

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DECALS & PLATES

DECAL “F”(2 PLACES)

KEEP HANDS CLEAR(2 PLACES)P/N 260009

SERIAL PLATE

FIG. 6-1

DECAL “C”

CAUTION DECAL (2 PLACES)P/N 266508-01

DECAL “G”

DECAL “B”

DECAL “A”

DECAL “E”

DECAL “D”DECAL “H”

PAINT DECALP/N 267338-01

ORP/N 267338-02

PAINT DECAL(BMR-A ONLY, 2 PLACES)

P/N 267338-01

PAINT DECAL(BMRSD ONLY, 2 PLACES)

P/N 267338-02

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FIG. 7-1

DECAL SHEETFIG. 7-1

MODEL DECAL SHEET P/N DECAL “C”BMRA-35 & BMRSD-35 268309-01 3500 POUNDSBMRA-44 & BMRSD-44 268309-02 4400 POUNDSBMRA-55 & BMRSD-55 268309-03 5500 POUNDSBMRA-66 & BMRSD-66 268309-04 6600 POUNDS

DECAL SHEET PART NUMBERSTABLE 7-1

(REFER TO TABLE 7-1)

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STANDARD CONTROL LOCATIONSGROUND ACCESS - CONTROL BOX Toggle switches on control box (FIG. 8-1A) let operator raise (UP), lower (DOWN), FOLD, and UNFOLD the platform (FIG. 8-1B) while standing on the ground.

PLATFORM ACCESS - RUNNER SWITCH Toggle switch (FIG. 8-2A) on RH runner lets operator raise (UP) and lower (DOWN) the platform (FIG. 8-2B) only. Switch stays within reach when operator rides platform UP and DOWN.

FIG. 8-1B

FIG. 8-2B

FIG. 8-1A

FIG. 8-2A

DOWN

UP

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MASTER DISCONNECT SWITCHThe master disconnect switch (FIGS. 9-1B and 9-2B) removes battery power from the pump(s). For a single pump box (FIGS. 9-1A and 9-1B), turn ON the master disconnect switch to operate Liftgate.

PUMP BOX CONTROLS

SINGLE PUMP BOXFIG. 9-1A

MASTER DISCONNECT SWITCH TURNED OFF

FIG. 9-1B

PUMP SELECTOR SWITCHIf the Liftgate is equipped with a dual pump box (FIG. 9-2A), the PUMP SELECTOR SWITCH (FIG. 9-2C) can be used to select PUMP 1 or PUMP 2 to power Liftgate.

To operate a Liftgate equipped with dual pump box (FIGS. 9-2A and 9-2B), turn the master disconnect switch to 1&2. If necessary, battery power can be connected to one pump only by selecting 1 or 2. To remove battery power from PUMPS 1 and 2, turn switch OFF.

DUAL PUMP BOXFIG. 9-2A

MASTER DISCONNECT SWITCH (PUMPS 1&2 CONNECTED)

FIG. 9-2B

SELECTOR SWITCH (PUMP 2 SELECTED)

FIG. 9-2C

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POWER DOWN ON DEMAND SWITCH (BMRSD MODELS ONLY)The power down switch (FIG. 10-1B) selects Gravity Down (GD) or Power Down (PD) operation of the Liftgate. Setting the switch to GD should result in more operating time from a charged battery. The PD switch setting should improve performance when operating in severe cold weather.

SINGLE PUMP BOXFIG. 10-1A

SWITCH SETTING FORGRAVITY DOWN (GD)

OPERATIONFIG. 10-1B

PUMP BOX CONTROLS - Continued

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Keep forklift OFF of platform.

FORKLIFT ADVISORY

FIG. 11-1

FIG. 11-2

WARNING!

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LOWERING THE PLATFORM

FIG. 12-4

To lower platform (FIG. 12-4) to the ground, use control box as shown in FIG. 12-3. Release toggle switch when platform reaches the ground.

LOADING VEHICLE

COLUMNDECAL

RUNNERDECAL

FIG. 12-2A

OPENING THE PLATFORM

CONTROL BOXFIG. 12-1

DOWN


UNFOLD

FIG. 12-2B

Push toggle switch to DOWN position (FIG. 12-1) to lower platform (FIG. 12-2A) until arrow decals are about even (FIG. 12-2B). Platform will be released from the locking wedges on the Liftgate column. Next, use control box (FIG. 12-3) to UNFOLD platform (FIG. 12-2A). Hold both switches until platform reaches the unfolded (horizontal) position and then release both switches.

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OPENING THE RETENTION RAMPTo unfold retention ramp, fi rst push down on retention ramp (FIG. 13-1A) to release tension on lock. To unfold ramp for loading, release and hold lock (FIG. 13-1B) and rotate ramp to the ground (FIG. 13-2).

RAMP POSITION

LOCK(PUSH TO RELEASE)

FIG. 13-1A

FIG. 13-2

FIG. 13-1B

RAMP

PUSH DOWN ON RAMP

STOWED POSITION

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Place all loads as close as possible to the inboard edge of the platform with heaviest part toward the truck body as shown in FIG. 14-1. Move loads across the ramp (FIG. 14-1) to the platform, but never rest or raise loads on the ramp. If standing on platform with the load, stand in the footprint area shown and comply with the preceding WARNING.

A load should never extend past the edges of the platform. Do not place unstable loads on platform and do not allow load to exceed lifting capacity of Liftgate. If standing on platform, do not allow your feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform.

WARNING!

RAMPINBOARD

EDGE

LOADING PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVELFIG. 14-1

LOADING VEHICLE - ContinuedPOSITIONING LOAD

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1. Fold ramp until it locks in retention position (FIG. 15-1A). Use runner switch (FIG. 15-2) to raise (UP) platform (FIG. 15-1B) from ground level to bed height. Release switch when platform reaches bed height.

2. Carefully move the load into vehicle (FIG. 15-3).

FIG. 15-1B

FIG. 15-1A

RETENTION POSITION

RUNNER SWITCHFIG. 15-2

KEEP HANDS CLEAR(REFER TO DECALS

& PLATES)

RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM

RAMP

A ramp in retention position can trip you when stepping over it. To prevent possible injury, get on the platform before putting the ramp in retention position.

CAUTION!

PLATFORM

MOVING LOAD INTO VEHICLEFIG. 15-3

DOWN

UP

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INBOARD EDGE

FIG. 16-2

LOADING VEHICLE - ContinuedRAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM - Continued

3. Use runner switch (FIG. 16-1) to lower the platform (FIG. 16-2) to ground level.

4. If there are more loads to put in vehicle, repeat the previous LOADING VEHICLE steps for each load. When loading is fi nished, use STOWING PLATFORM procedure in this manual.


& PLATES)

DOWN

UP

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OPENING THE PLATFORMUNLOADING VEHICLE

LOWERING THE PLATFORM

FIG. 17-4

To lower platform (FIG. 17-4) to the ground, use control box as shown in FIG. 17-1. Release toggle switch when platform reaches the ground.


& PLATES)

COLUMNDECAL

RUNNERDECAL

FIG. 17-2A


DOWN


UNFOLD

FIG. 17-2B

Push toggle switch to DOWN position (FIG. 17-1) to lower platform (FIG. 17-2A) until arrow decals are about even (FIG. 17-2B). Platform will be released from the locking wedges on the Liftgate column. Next, use control box (FIG. 17-3) to UNFOLD platform (FIG. 17-2A). Hold both switches until platform reaches the unfolded (horizontal) position and then release both switches.

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OPENING RAMP TO RETENTION POSITIONUNLOADING VEHICLE - Continued

To unfold retention ramp, fi rst push down on retention ramp (FIG. 18-1A) to release tension on lock. Next, push down on lock mechanism (FIG. 18-1B) and lift the retention ramp until it locks in the retention position (FIG. 18-2).

FIG. 18-2

STOWED POSITION

RETENTION POSITION

A ramp in retention position can trip you when stepping over it. To prevent possible injury, get on the platform before putting the ramp in retention position.

CAUTION!

PLATFORM

LOCK(PUSH TO RELEASE)

FIG. 18-1A

FIG. 18-1B

RAMP

PUSH DOWN ON RAMP

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INBOARD EDGE

Use runner switch (FIG. 19-1) to raise platform (FIG. 19-2) from ground level to bed height. Release switch when platform reaches bed height.

RAISING THE PLATFORM


FIG. 19-2


& PLATES)

DOWN

UP

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INBOARDEDGE

A load should never extend past the edges of the platform. Do not place unstable loads on platform and do not allow load to exceed lifting capacity of Liftgate. If standing on platform, do not allow your feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform.

WARNING!

UNLOADING VEHICLE - ContinuedPOSITIONING LOAD

PUSHING LOAD ON PLATFORMFIG. 20-1

Load the platform at bed level (FIG. 20-1) as follows. Push load out of the vehicle to correct position on the platform. Place all loads as close as possible to the inboard edge of the platform with heaviest part toward the vehicle body as shown in FIG. 20-1. If standing on platform with the load, stand in the footprint area shown and comply with the WARNING at the top of this page.

Pulling the load from vehicle to platform can result in a fall from platform and serious injury. When unloading vehicle, always push the load out on the platform.

! WARNING

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1. Use runner switch (FIG. 21-1) to lower the platform (FIG. 21-2A) to the ground. Release switch when platform reaches ground level.


Before lowering platform, make sure area surrounding platform is clear of people and objects. If standing on platform, do not allow your feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform.

WARNING!

3. Carefully move load off platform (FIG. 21-3) and then move it to a place where it will not become a hazard for people and other vehicles. If there is more to unload from vehicle, repeat the previous UNLOADING VEHICLE steps for each load. When unloading is fi nished, use STOWING PLATFORM procedure in this manual.

2. Push down on lock mechanism and lower retention ramp to the ramp position (FIG. 21-2B).

LOWERING & UNLOADING PLATFORM

FIG. 21-2A


& PLATES)

FIG. 21-2B

RAMP POSITIONINBOARD

EDGE

MOVING LOAD OFF PLATFORMFIG. 21-3

DOWN

UP

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STOW RETENTION RAMPSTOWING PLATFORM

Push retention ramp(FIG. 22-1A) to stowed position as shown in FIGS. 22-1A & 22-1B.

STOWED POSITION

RETENTION POSITION

1. Use control box (FIG. 22-2) to raise (UP) platform (FIG. 22-3A) until decals on LH column are aligned (FIG. 22-3B).

COLUMNDECAL

RUNNERDECAL

FIG. 22-3B

FIG. 22-1B

FIG. 22-1A

FIG. 22-3A

STOW PLATFORM

RAMPPOSITION


UP

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Upper locking wedges must be engaged before moving vehicle.WARNING!

FIG. 23-2

PLATFORM STOWED IN UPPER LOCKED POSITION

FIG. 23-4A


FOLD

2. Use control box (FIG. 23-1) to FOLD platform (FIG. 23-2).

3. Use control box (FIG. 23-3) to raise (UP) platform to upper locking position as follows. Raise platform until round wedge on each opener arm is behind the upper locking wedge on each column (FIGS. 23-4A & 23-4B). CONTROL BOX

FIG. 23-3

UP

UPPER LOCKING WEDGE ENGAGED(CHAIN REMOVED FROM VIEW)

FIG. 23-4B

UPPERLOCKING WEDGE

ROUNDWEDGE

OPENERARM

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1. Use control box (FIG. 24-1) to lower (DOWN) platform until it rests on bottom stops (FIG. 24-2). Release switch when top edge of closed platform is below bed height and dock level, and in the lower locking position (FIG. 24-2). Now, loads can be moved between dock and vehicle without using Liftgate.


LOWER LOCKING POSITION FIG. 24-2

DOWN

DOCK

Use dock plate for moving loads between dock and vehicle. Dock plate must be supported by dock and vehicle fl oor. It must not rest on Liftgate platform.

CAUTION!

LOWER PLATFORM BELOW DOCK LEVELDOCK LOADING & UNLOADING

VEHICLE FLOOR

PLATFORM

NOTE: Platform may be lowered with vehicle backed up to dock.

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Upper locking wedges must be engaged before moving vehicle.WARNING!

2. When fi nished loading and unloading from the dock, use control box (FIG. 25-1) to raise (UP) platform to upper locking position as follows. Raise platform, until the round wedge on each opener arm is behind upper locking wedge on each column (FIGS. 25-2A & 25-2B).

PLATFORM STOWED IN UPPER LOCKED POSITION

FIG. 25-2A


UP

UPPER LOCKING WEDGE ENGAGED(CHAIN REMOVED FROM VIEW)

FIG. 25-2B

UPPERLOCKING WEDGE

ROUNDWEDGE

OPENERARM

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